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- Hero MotoCorp intends to introduce two budget-friendly electric scooters under the Vida brand on July 1, 2025, as part of its strategy to broaden its electric two-wheeler range.
…Read More Hero is reportedly working on two new and more affordable versions of its Vida product range. View Personalised Offers on Check Offers Hero MotoCorp, Vida have released the first teaser for their upcoming electric scooter on their social media channels. Images of the new electric scooter were leaked online earlier. The launch of the new electric scooter is slated to happen on July 1. The VX2 is expected to be positioned below the V2 in the portfolio. The scooter that was spotted earlier had a smaller TFT display and the switchgear is shared with the V2. However, there is a physical keyhole that hints towards, the VX2 being a more budget-oriented electric scooter. The V2 is offered in three battery pack options, and the VX2, which was also spotted, also boasted a ‘Plus’ suffix, hinting towards multiple variants being on offer. The leaked image also revealed that the alloy wheels of the new electric scooter will be shared with the V2. The Vida V2 consists of three variants right now. There is V2 Lite, V2 Plus, and V2 Pro. Emphasis on AffordabilityHero MotoCorp is reportedly developing a new electric vehicle platform called ACPD, designed to bring down production costs. While the specifics of the upcoming models are still under wraps, this initiative aims to make electric scooters more competitively priced—potentially aligning them with traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) models. Currently, Hero manufactures approximately 7,000 electric scooters monthly. With the introduction of the new models based on the ACPD platform, this figure is expected to more than double, reaching up to 15,000 units per month. Also Read : Hero HF 100 receives OBD-2B compliance, priced at ₹60,118 Strengthening the Dealer NetworkTo support its growing EV ambitions, Hero continues to aggressively expand its Vida brand’s retail footprint. The company now boasts 203 Vida outlets, which include 180 full-fledged dealerships spread across 116 cities. This expansion is aimed at enhancing customer accessibility and offering reliable after-sales service across more urban and semi-urban locations. Also Read : Hero XPulse 210 deliveries begin from new Premia dealerships Sharp Rise in FY2025 SalesHero’s push into the EV space is already bearing fruit. In FY2025, the company sold 48,673 electric two-wheelers—a significant 175% increase compared to the 17,720 units sold in FY2024. This growth reflects rising consumer interest in the Vida range, which competes against major players like Ola Electric, Ather Energy, Bajaj, TVS, and Ampere. The current Vida V2 lineup is priced between ₹74,000 and ₹1.15 lakh (ex-showroom). A recent price revision has positioned the entry-level model more competitively, undercutting several key rivals in the segment. Check out Upcoming EV Bikes in India. First Published Date: 05 Jun 2025, 10:42 AM IST
Source: hindustantimes.com
